In the morning, the town comes back to life. Birds crow overhead, a snake nearby hisses, a lingering coyote dips behind a shop before disappearing into the wild. It's a frightening contrast to the stillness of yesterday but it doesn't mean it's over yet. After all, today is the trial.
The Sheriff stands on the porch of the Town Hall and brings his hand up to his mouth to let out a whistle. He'll thumb back to the Hall behind him and very clearly state --
"Trial time, folks. Get in here and figure out who did it."
And then he'll turn to leave before pausing and adding on,
"Bring a snack or somethin' too.
The Town Hall is set up more like a court house, a Judge's bench at the front but instead of at center, it's off to the side as if more for observation than participation. There's a table at the front of the room already holding a small box and a pad of papers and pen, for voting apparently. A side room containing only a metal gurney is next and today it's obvious why there's a gurney there at all with the corpse, resting right on top of it. Aside from that, there are rows for everyone to take a seat and it's only after everyone is inside and settled, that the doors close and the Sheriff speaks.
"Well, have at it. You've got till nine."
And then, he points to a clock on the wall that reads 12:00. Good luck.
Welcome to the trial post! Characters are free to discuss everything related to the trial here. They won't be let out of the room until 9PM when voting ends. Every character must vote and the voting post can be found here.
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robowest2017-01-28 12:00 pm
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[Much as it might sound like a silly schoolyard sort of suggestion, Yuna's clearly taking this very seriously.]
I understand if you won't, because I can tell this is important to you, but...I really don't want anyone to have to die. I hope you can believe me when I say that. That's why if you're being quiet to protect them, I can promise that I won't tell, either, if you really are sure they didn't kill Mister von Karma, because I want them to be safe. If someone knows, you might be a little more accountable to everyone else that way.
...If not me, then someone? I understand that it's a lot to ask, but...I want you to be safe, too, so I want there to be a compromise.
[she's Trying Her Best for flower buddy grandpa]
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The person who told me is the one who wanted me to kill.
There you go, tiny flower ball of sunshine. You got him to cave. ]
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she's turning away from everyone else when he tells her, not wanting anyone to see if she ends up looking especially startled or concerned or upset. When she turns back to Higekiri, she's got a slight, strained smile on her face.]
Thank you, Higekiri-san. [It doesn't answer all her questions, but that isn't why she asked. What she says is entirely sincere.] Thank you for trusting me.
[A pause, and then:] I want you to be safe. I really mean it.